About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Stories by Sara - Page 48
Prospa launches $45m facility to fund small business loans
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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small business loans
Prospa has launched a new warehouse facility that will be able to fund loans for New Zealand’s small businesses.
Robotics fans take to the battleground for RoboMaster finals
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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robots
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drones
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dji
More than 10,000 young engineers and robotics fans participated in the annual Robomaster robotics competition in Bao’an Stadium in Shenzhen, China.
Sennheiser goes wireless for audiophiles
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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sennheiser
Sennheiser is gearing up to launch its first audiophile Bluetooth in-ear headphones, due to hit shelves in mid-August.
Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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schools
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bright sparks
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rocket lab
Rocket Lab partners with the Skills Bright Sparks competition to encourage young Kiwis to pursue careers in space exploration and innovation.
'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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economics
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mental health
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growth
A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a ‘wealth economy’ focused on sustainability and wellbeing.
NEXTDC's S1 data centre gains 5-star NABERS rating
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
NEXTDC's Sydney S1 data centre achieves a 5-star NABERS rating for energy efficiency, underlining the company's commitment to sustainable operations.
Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.
IPONZ launches online trade mark checker
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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physical security
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intellectual property
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nz government
IPONZ unveils Trade Mark Check, a free online tool simplifying the process of verifying if a word, image, or logo is trade marked in New Zealand.
Sony gets serious about reducing plastic pollution
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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sony
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recycling
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e-recycling
Sony accelerates its fight against plastic pollution with the 'One Blue Ocean' project, aiming for zero environmental footprint by 2050.
67b emails rejected due to 'highly malicious attack techniques'
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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email security
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it management
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mimecast
Mimecast reports that 60 billion out of 160 billion emails analysed between April and June 2019 were rejected for 'highly malicious attack techniques'.
Cohesity signs AU reseller & MSP deal with Outcomex
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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it management
Cohesity has selected Sydney-based Outcomex as its new reseller and managed service provider, which will service Cohesity’s Australian portfolio.
Samsung's Note10 will come in two different sizes for the first time ever
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
It’s that time of year again. Like clockwork, Samsung has announced the latest version of the acclaimed Galaxy Note series, the Note10.
Kiwi entrepreneur Mitchell Pham honoured in Asia
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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Pham has been recognised for his work in establishing Augen’s subsidiary in Vietnam, alongside New Zealand business partner Peter Vile.
Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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rocket lab
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engineering
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rocket
Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.
Australia Post selects Comscentre as network upgrade partner
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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it management
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australia post
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comscentre
Australia Post has selected Comscentre as its new managed service provider, responsible for managing network upgrades and connectivity for the next five years.
Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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online shopping
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afterpay
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mighty ape
New Zealanders can now indulge in flexible payments as Mighty Ape finally introduces Afterpay, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases interest-free.
ACA Pacific marks move into NZ with new Auckland office
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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resellers
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it management
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aca pacific
ACA Pacific expands into New Zealand with a new Auckland office, aiming to provide IT solutions and significant opportunities for local resellers.
Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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drones
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cleantech
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saildrone
Saildrone's autonomous vehicle SD 20 has made history by completing the first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica, surviving 196 days of extreme conditions.
Software firm Re-Leased wins accolades at ExportNZ Awards
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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awards
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property market
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re-leased
Napier software firm Re-Leased has triumphed at the ExportNZ Hawke's Bay ASB Exporter of the Year Award, lauded for its innovative, scalable tech solutions.
Cybersecurity is a growth accelerator, not a handbrake - experts
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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it management
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aura information security
Cybersecurity drives growth in businesses, say experts at Sydneysider panel. They highlight the impact on mid-sized firms and urge proactive risk management.